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1. 5 Checkpoint Conference Hall Fig 10 Add new visit point window Special cards Special cards have the same form of 125kHz passive transponders just as checkpoints and guard ID cards They can be defined in the system to register some special predefined events other than registering checkpoints or duty shift which can occur during guard s duty These event can be for example opened window light switched on intrusion vehicle entering the protected area etc In order to register special events guard is equipped with set of cards each assigned to another event Event registration is simply done by reading special card in the same way checkpoint or guard ID card is read Defining special cards in the system is not obligatory however their use can broaden functionality of PATROL system 7 x Special cards ijt afl gt Pi 3P Add new specialcard 2 Refresh ey Print report Code 0141738259531 Description 1 New Description 2 special card 00 Comment 1 i Comment 2 Comment 3 comment 4 List Code Descr 1 Descr 2 Comment 1 H 0141736259531 Mew special _card_00 Fig 11 Special cards tab view In order to define new special card click Add new special card in Special cards tab Page 12 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D Add special card Information Special cards allow to report pr2. Comment Z Commet3 as Comment 4 Fig 5 Add checkpoint window Page 8 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 The checkpoint code can be entered manually 12 decimal digits or read via the PATROL II LCD reader being actually connected to the USB port click on Read button Guard ID cards Each guard may have its ID card Programming of the ID cards for guard is not obligatory however when defined in the system they allow to monitor guards activity during his duty hours Each time a guard starts his duty he should log in the reader using his ID card From now on all events which took place during the duty will be assigned to it after events analyze in Patro Master software Guards 7 x TE of 10 b Pl sr Add new guard 2 Refresh A Print report Photo Mone List Code First name Last name Comment 1 Comment 2 0126664755715 Amy Eroeseker Comment 3 J Comment 4 Code 0126864735715 0128864719828 0128864720652 0120064756052 0146664735410 0140064719562 0148664745445 0120064741665 O146d64 52915 0120064756066 First name Amny Anil Bernard Craig Jim Joe Mark Megan Ricky Ran Fig 6 Guards tab view Last name Comment 1 Comment Broeseker Kumar Lam Cooper Mitroka Edward Herther Friedrich Lee Nickel In order to define new guard click Add new guard button in Guards tab P
3. KLM rgt Shop ABC rgt etc Configuration file contain all information about readers checkpoints tours and guards but do not contain events registered during guard tours After installation Patrol Master software contains example configuration file Demo rgt where typical settings of PATROL system are presented Demonstration system consist of two readers several checkpoints guards and tours In order to create new PATROL system use File New command and then define one by one the following system elements readers checkpoints guards tours special cards After completing settings configuration process save them to file with a chosen name command File Save as From now on each time before plugging a reader it is required to load an appropriate configuration file the one which was used during configuration of the reader Patro Master software automatically loads last used configuration file it is however possible to choose it manually if necessary If software will be launched without the right configuration file data loaded from a reader will not be interpreted properly This will cause for example that no or improper checkpoints or guards names will be shown next to events registered by a reader Each time after introducing any changes to system settings it is essential to save them in configuration file RGT command Save as otherwise they will be lost Reader s Configuration The configuration process is as simpl
4. PATROL II readers management program Common tasks f Open database Version 3 0 0 24 Create new database F Open Readers window Recently opened demo rat C Documents and Settings fpaprocki Moje dokumenty Patrol I LCD revD plik testowy PM3 v2 rot Help User guide Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting f Open file with sample data demo Fig 1 Main window of Patrol Master software After connecting to computer reader displays message Online Mode and remains in it until finishing work with software Active connection with a reader is indicated in Patro Master software by message ONLINE in the Status field of the Readers tag Lack of active connection with a reader is indicated in Patro Master software with message OFFLINE Establishing connection with a reader as well as disconnecting it from computer is written in the event memory of the device events Enter to ONLINE mode Exit from ONLINE mode Starting new PATROL system Patrol Master software can be used to manage many different guard tour systems objects using numerous PATROL II LCD readers This function is particularly useful for security companies which usually work in many companies or institutions in different locations Page 4 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 All data concerning settings of each PATROL system are kept in separate configuration file of extension RGT and of free to choose name for example Bank
5. comfortable battery replacement Always observe battery polarity when inserting into the reader Note there is an instruction imprinted on the internal space of battery compartment which shows proper battery orientation When polarity is wrong battery will quickly discharge through electronic module of the reader Note It is forbidden to throw out waste batteries along with normal garbage They should be stored in special containers for waste batteries or sent back to manufacturer Page 18 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 Battery removal Open battery compartment and then move quickly the hand with the reader towards second hand and battery should be released from the enclosure rcdr096 Battery insertion In the first step place battery plus into compartment then press on opposite side of battery to finally locate it in reader s enclosure Fig 14 How to replace batteries in PATROL II LCD reader CHECKPOINTS AND GUARD ID CARDS TYPES Reader allows reading of any proximity transponder of EM 125 KHz standard Transponders proximity tags of this type are very popular and available in various forms The most common are thin ISO card Roger item EMC 1 thick ISO card Roger item EMC 2 key fob various shapes and sizes Roger item EMKF 1 discs various sizes foils various shapes and sizes PK 3 check point in a plastic hermetic case Page 19 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 0
6. time Each time the checkpoint guard ID card is read reader displays its name and then information about remaining free memory When memory is occupied in 90 reader displays warning Event log almost full accompanied with 2400 1800 Hz modulated alarm signal To confirm this message guard have to press ON OFF button and then reader will continue its normal work if not reader will switch off and the appears again with the next working cycle The Event log almost full warning is a prompt for the user to transfer memory content to the computer otherwise it may happen that in the nearest future event buffer will be completely occupied and some events will be lost In case when buffer is full reader displays warning Event log full accompanied with the 2400 1800 Hz alert sound To confirm this message guard have to press ON OFF button and then reader will continue its normal work if not reader will switch off and the message will be displayed again with next working cycle Both warnings are registered in the reader s log Once confirmed through ON OFF button they are no more registered in reader s memory however they are recalled with every reading cycle but this time they disappear automatically after 1s and no sound is generated at all This repeated messages are intended to remind the guard about existing problems Note When event buffer is overload the new coming events are saved on locations already occupied by the oldest ones thus some events a
7. 4 01 e PK 2 50mm diameter disc shaped tag with a hole in center Any of the transponders listed above can be used with PATROL reader as checkpoint guard ID cards or special cards Transponders are different in shape size mechanical resilience and the reading distance For guards identifiers the best choice are ISO card or key fobs but as checkpoints the PK 3 and PK 2 are recommended Note None type of the proximity tags can be installed behind metal sheet or structure PK 3 checkpoint Checkpoint in a plastic case of high mechanical resilience Allows for sticking a self adhesive label with checkpoint s name or number In case of installation on metal surfaces it is recommended to put a non metallic spacer under the checkpoint e g perspex plaster cardboard which should be at least 10mm thick When installed direct on metal reading range will be significantly reduced however still it will be acceptable for PATROL II reader PK 3 can be located both indoor and outdoor without additional protections PATROL CONTROL POINT roger Fig 15 PK 3 checkpoint Note Mounting PK 3 on metal surface reduces its reading range of about 30 50 PK 2 checkpoint Plastic disc 50mm diameter with a hole allowing for fixing it to the surface with a screw It can also be hidden inside a wall under the plaster or under a thin non metallic barrier e g under the glass or a plaster cardboard In case of installation on metal surfaces it is
8. 864735410 Ron Nickel 0 25864736066 2011 04 01 Tour 00 05 00 20 00 30 00 35 00 55 01 05 01 20 01 30 01 35 01 55 02 05 02 20 0230 Main Gate 0128564720837 Hain Workshop 01289647 20835 Fire Escape Gate 0128864719445 Administration Building 01 28864742814 Parking Lot 01 2986 4 743005 Main Gate 0128664720837 Main Workshop 01 288647 20835 Fire Escape Gate 0128864719445 Administration Building 012886474267 4 Parking Lot 01 2886 4 743005 Main Gate 0128664720837 Main Workshop 01 288647 20835 Fire Escape Gate 01 26964713446 Checkpoints assigned to reader Administration Building 01 2986474281 4 Main Gate 0128864720837 Main Workshop 01 28864 720835 Parking Lot 0126864743005 Fire Escape Gate 012866471 9446 Guards assigned to reader Jae Edward 012896471 9562 Mark Herther 01 25854745445 Anil Kumar 01 2585471 4825 Bemard Lam 0126564720652 Ricky Lee 012856473291 5 en ht en hel en al Special cards assigned to reader Special cards available Mew special card OO 01417 738259531 Save configuration to database Fig 2 PATROL II LCD Configure reader window Registering new reader Readers registration can be done
9. CD set or charge them directly from the PC USB port Note It may happen that PC USB port is not able to provide amount of power to charge batteries up to 0 5 A are required for battery charging In such situation charging should be performed from another computer or using AC charger attached to the PATROL II LCD set It is recommended that only original AC charger provided with a reader should be used Using different types of chargers does not guarantee a proper work of the device and can damage device s circuits and or batteries Even without any source of supply e g when batteries are being removed reader keeps its internal clock running This is maintained by an additional internal backup battery which does not require to be replaced during reader s planed lifetime i e 10 years Page 17 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 Note Supplying the reader from disposable batteries e g alkaline is allowed only under the condition that before connecting to the USB port the non rechargeable batteries are taken out from the reader or reader is reconfigured for operation with this kind of batteries in Patrol Master software select battery type Non rechargeable batteries Violating this rule might cause damage to the batteries and reader as well Charging batteries Upon connection to USB port reader automatically starts battery charging procedure message Charging in progress appears in upper display line and on the b
10. Handheld Guard Tracking System PATROL II LCD Firmware version fv 2 06 0093 Document version Rev D C rcedr091 cdr PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 CONSTRUCTION AND USAGE PATROL II LCD is a portable proximity ID reader designed for tracking of the guards work The principle of device work is to collect dates and times when guard registered his attendance at specific facility points where proximity checkpoints were located As a checkpoint any EM 125 KHz proximity transponder can be used e g card tag key fob disc or a special checkpoints dedicated for PATROL II guard tracking system e g PK 2 or PK 3 offered by Roger The PATROL II LCD stores in internal memory checkpoint codes together with dates and times they were read It can record up to 32 768 logs in total The reader can be supplied from the disposable one time use or rechargeable LR6 AA type batteries Rechargeable batteries can be charged directly from the PC USB port to which reader is connected or using dedicated AC charger provided with the device The USB port is also used for configuration and events downloading from the reader PATROL II LCD requires Patrol Master v 3 software Win 98 NT 2K XP Vista W7 Page 2 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 FEATURES Operates with EM 125 KHz proximity cards and tags LCD display with backlight Non violate 32 768 event log buffer Non erasable event register Guard tour alarm
11. PC or The charging process requires 5V voltage and may from dedicated AC consume up to 0 5 A current charger 2 x LR6 AA 1 5V Rechargeable batteries or single use Number of read cycles 3000 8000 For new fully charged 2100 mAh NiMh batteries without a necessity to re where 3000 is achieved when LCD backlight is charge batteries configured to 100 and 8000 with LCD backlight deactivated 0 Labels memory 1000 Internal memory for checkpoints and guards names Events log 32 768 Non violate type keeps records even in case of total lack of supply either battery or external one Operating temperature 25 60 C Operating humidity 0 95 relative Also resistant to water condensation humidity Shock resistance Free falling from 1 5m When located in original lather case delivered with to a hard surface the PATROL II LCD reader Page 23 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 ORDERING INFORMATION item peer o PATROL II LCD PATROL II LCD reader with set to auxiliary equipment as listed in product documentation see section Factory Kit earlier in this document Outdoor proximity checkpoint in a plastic enclosure operating temperature range 40 80 C can be installed on a metal surface PK PK a minimum 10mm tick nonmetal distance must be installed between control point and the metal surface EMC 1 Proximity ISO card thin 1 mm the size of an ATM card ISO card s code imprinted 2 Indoor proximi
12. age 9 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 Add guard Photo Coe Ci First name New y o Last name adit 8 Card type Comment 1 None Comment 2 Seek Comment 5 et Comment 4 nn Fig 7 Add guard window The ID code can be entered manually 12 decimal digits or read via the reader being actually connected to the USB port click on Read button Patrol Master allows also to assign a comment and picture to certain guard Tours Tour is a time schedule which tells guard where and at what time he has to visit next checkpoint As a result tour consist of list of checkpoints and related times which specify time of visit Only one tour can be uploaded at the same time to the given reader although in the system we can define many of them Tours defining can be omitted but in such case reader will not prompt name and time of next checkpoint to visit Page 10 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D Tours 2011 04 01 1 z2 p pl las Add new tour A Edit tour 4 Add visit point Copy pattern Select all Deselect all Delete selected points Tour map visit time Checkpoint ogos Main Gate 00 20 Main workshop 00 30 Fire Escape Gate 00 35 Administration Building 00 55 Parking Lot E o GS Main Gate al 20 Main Workshop Fig 8 Tours tab view En Tour paints Tour name Tour l Comment 1 Comment 2 Commen
13. arts his shift All events occurring from the moment when given guard registered his guard ID card to the moment when next guard register itself are interpreted as assigned to his individual account i e the Patrol Master displays info that they occurred during his shift Note Reader can log events without a necessity to read a guard s ID card however in such case events will not be assigned to any guard person ON OFF Button PATROL II LCD is equipped with one button which function depends on actual phase of reader s logic Below explanation of action caused by ON OFF button in various situations Situation Reader in standby Pressing ON OFF button Once in normal working mode reader displays mode switches device to normal welcome info with device s type and version and working mode after that goes through entire checkpoint card reading procedure If ON OFF button is not pressed again device switches automatically to standby mode Reader in charging Pressing ON OFF button Pressing ON OFF button again when reader in mode stops charging process and time date display mode initiates checkpoint card reader switches to reading procedure time date display mode Reader displaying Pressing ON OFF button current time date initiates checkpoint card reading process Page 15 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 EVENT LOG MEMORY Reader is capable to record up to 32 768 events together with their time stamp date and
14. ation software does not contain any readers Changing reader s settings can be done in the same way as new one s configuration Only fields in Configure reader window can be modified Readers tab does not allow to change any settings Battery and LCD configuration Factory new reader is delivered with two 2100 mAh rechargeable batteries which are its default setup Eventually it can be configured for 1000 mAh NiMh or ordinary disposal single use ones Prior to replacement of batteries reader must be configured for the new ones Note If you place non rechargeable batteries and connect reader to USB port or AC charger this will cause battery damage The LCD display has backlight which intensity can be adjusted from 0 to 100 The LCD backlight consumes significant amount of energy which have strong influence on number of read cycles without necessity to recharge batteries If LCD backlight is configured to 0 reader can provide up to 8 000 read cycles while when set to 100 it is reduced to 3 000 cycles only In most cases the 25 LCD backlight level is enough for good visibility in a dark Note The number of read cycles presented above are average values achieved on new fully charged 2100 mAh NiMh batteries Battery type as well as LCD backlight setting can be done in Configure reader window Fig 2 Note In order to save changes in configuration it is essential to send them to reader using command Upload configuration to reader in read
15. e as connecting the reader to PC and sending to its memory the configuration data consisting of the following items checkpoint names and its ID codes guards names and its ID codes special cards names and its ID codes tour schedule current date and time reader s name and its ID number type of batteries LCD backlight intensity Note Both checkpoints and guard ID cards can be read using the PATROL II LCD being connected to the USB or can be entered manually if theirs ID codes are known e g printed on the checkpoint or card surface Once the reader is configured it can be used for guard tour tracking however it should be periodically connected to PC for event log download or for changing of the setup Page 5 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D Configure reader Header Id FTE Description Model LCD Backlight Battery type Tour Date Time Checkpoints available in database Campus Library 01 28664771152 Conference Hall OT 20864719847 Fire Escape Gate 0128664719448 General Store 0128664 723209 Tennis Court 0128664 742546 L so w Z Rechargeable batteries 2100 mh Tour 01 v marca 123410 2 Guard available Amy Broeseker 01 286864735713 Craig Cooper 0128864736052 Megan Friedrich 0128864741 685 dim Mitroka 01 28
16. eather case PATROL II LCD withstands free falling from the 1 5m height to a hard surface e g concrete however it should not be intentionally exposed to such event Note PATROL II LCD should be used in a lather case which on one hand safeguards it against getting wet and on the other hand protects from mechanical damage in case it falls onto a hard surface ANTI SABOTAGE PROTECTION Reader is equipped with special components and circuits dedicated for protection and detection of sabotage acts in particular exposing to microwave radiation microwave oven as well as using high voltage e g 230V AC In case the Roger s technical personnel detects that such situations occurred reader loses its warranty coverage and can be repaired out of warranty against payment only However some kinds of extensive damages to the electronic module exclude possibility to repair about what the device s owner is individually notified FACTORY KIT The factory kit includes Patrol II LCD handheld reader two batteries NiMh 2100 mAh USB cable AC charger leather case user s manual PK 3 checkpoint 1 pc PK 2 checkpoints 5 pc proximity ISO card thin 3 pc horizontal card punch etui for ISO card 3 pc managing program Patrol Master available for download from www roger pl USB drivers available for download from www roger pl Page 22 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 TECHNICAL DATA EC Charging From USB port of
17. edefined events during the patrol For Instance you can define events such az opened window and zo on Fig 12 Add special card window 2011 04 01 Code Description 1 N EW Description He special card_01 Card type 75H Comment 1 Comment 2 Comment 3 Comment 4 LK L Cancel The ID code can be entered manually 12 decimal digits or read via the reader being actually connected to the USB port click on Read button setting date and time PATROL II LCD reader is equipped with internal real time clock RTC with own power supply source in case reader s batteries are not available or discharged Reader s RTC accuracy is in practice sufficient to let using it for many months without any correction It is of course possible to set RTC each time reader is connected to Patro Master software Setting readers time and date can be done in Configure reader window Fig 2 Sending configuration to a reader In order to fully configure a reader it is essential to upload to it a list of checkpoints guards special cards and assign it a tour All this can be done in Configure reader window Fig 2 On the right hand side of the window there are lists of settings actually stored in the reader s memory while on the left hand side lists of all parameters defined in PATROL system By means of arrows between left and right list we can configure data to be upload to the reader Window
18. er configuration window Checkpoints configuration Each checkpoint must have individual ID number code and optionally name comment and picture The name of the checkpoint is displayed on LCD and is presented in the event screen of the Patrol Master software If no name has been defined or checkpoint is unknown reader will display and register its ID code only Page 7 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 Checkpoints OO SEs oid od i of 10 Lb bi ar Add new checkpoint Refresh Sy Print report Photo Code 0128864742814 Description 1 Administration Description 2 Building Comment 1 Comment 2 Comment 3 Mone Comment 4 SSS S arn Descr 1 Descr 2 Comment 1 Comment 2 DELEN Administration Building a 0128864721152 campus o Library 0128864719847 conference Hal 0128864743143 Dining Hal o 0128864719448 Tag Escape Gate mi o 0128864723209 General store OO g o o 0128864720837 Main Gate 0128864720835 Main o workshop 0128864743005 Parking Lot _ 0128864742846 Tennis l Court le Fig 4 Checkpoints tab view In order to define new checkpoint click Add new checkpoint button in Checkpoints tab Add checkpoint Photo Code nn Description 1 Description 2 ccheckpt_11 Card type meron Comment 1 None
19. from Navigation tree In order to add new reader to the system right click on Readers and then choose Add new reader A new window will appear with a list of readers currently connected to USB ports of PC computer Connect reader FTTOSIO PATROL II LCD v1 0 ok Cee Fig 3 Connecting new reader window We choose the reader we want to connect to the system and click OK Software will establish connection with the reader identify its settings and then will automatically open Readers tab In case of attempt of adding to system a reader registered before program will show a message Reader with this ID already exists in database and will not allow to add it for the second time Page 6 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 To configure new connected reader click Configure button in Readers tab Configure reader window will appear Fig 2 In this window define all available parameters name of the reader LCD backlight intensity type of batteries date amp time In order to fully prepare the device to service define additionally checkpoints guards and also assign one of available tours Assigning these parameters to reader is possible only if they have been previously defined in the system If there are no checkpoints or guards it is necessary to define them in first step and then getting back to readers configuration Sending settings to reader can be done using Upload configuration to reader button After install
20. obligatory to put a non metallic spacer under the checkpoint min 10mm thick PK 2 can be installed indoor location only Fig 16 PK 2 checkpoint Page 20 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 READER S FIRMWARE UPGRADE Despite of the fact that a factory new reader is delivered with a latest firmware available in the moment of production it can be later upgraded to the newer versions for new firmware visit www roger pl Please note that upgrades may contain both functionality extensions as well as corrections to the errors recognized Note It should be taken as a rule that for management of a reader with upgraded firmware the latest available software Patrol Master should be used Upgrading a reader s firmware does not require access to its internal space of the reader and can be performed using RogerISP v4 0 10 27 and higher software also available for download at www roger pl Firmware upgrade procedure is as follows e Connect reader to the PC e Run RogerISP program and specify communication port the reader is registered in the Windows system there is PATROL II LCD phrase next to the listed COM port number In the Firmware window select a new file containing the new firmware file with HEX extension Click on the Program button Wait until the message with information that downloading process has been completed Exit from the RogerISP program After programming reader may display message Config err
21. or if so press ON OFF button this will clear this alarm and reader will automatically initialize setup memory with default values e Start the Patrol Master software and configure the reader from the scratch Note If the reader does not start after upgrade process it may mean that wrong HEX file has been uploaded to the device or that errors occurred during the upgrade process In such case entire process should be repeated from the beginning COM part COMB PATROL II LED v1 0 p UD 1 options USB AS485 Converter f Device programmer Firmware CAD ocuments and Settings gwenskerPulpit FY Pll LCDAPELCD 2 06 0082 HES PALCO w zl Erase Program COME P89 series duplex 19200 633 833 Lel I New Firmware uploaded successfully Fig 17 Roger ISP software window Page 21 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 READER S USING CONDITIONS PATROL II LCD reader is designed to work in a wide range of external temperatures ranging from 25 to 60 C and humidity up to 95 however it must be protected from direct influence of fluids cannot be submerged or left on the rain If a reader is used in a lather case it can be used for short time during intensive showers however the time when reader is exposed to such conditions should be reduced to a minimum required to read checkpoint or card After reading device should be put to a pocket or another protected place Also when used in the l
22. ottom line an animated charging symbol consisting of a growing line of stars followed with total amount of time spent for charging Depending on the battery capacity charging can last from few minutes if the batteries are almost fully charged up to 8 hours for completely discharged 2100 mAh batteries Reader automatically recognizes the moment when batteries are fully charged and displays the message Charging completed accompanied with a information about total charging time Pressing the ON OFF button during charging makes the reader abandon battery charging and switch to normal work with time date display In order to resume interrupted charging procedure reader should be disconnected from the USB port and the re connected again after a while Note Reader connected to USB port does not switch automatically to the standby mode but remains in the normal work for entire time when it is powered from USB It is not recommended to charge batteries with every occasion when reader is connected to USB port Generally battery should be charged only when necessary e g when Battery weak message appeared In order to avoid unnecessary charging press ON OFF button first then connect the reader to USB or start Patro Master and charging will be stopped automatically Replacing batteries Whenever you change battery for another type or capacity do not forget to make adequate settings in reader s configuration Follow instructions bellow for easy and
23. ration settings Configuration error Page 16 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 Downloading event from a reader In order to read event log from a reader it has to be connected to USB port of PC computer with Patrol Master software launched In Readers tab click Connect button computer will establish connection with the reader showing message ONLINE in Status field When reader is online click Download events button in Readers tab software will download and show all events from reader Downloaded events are not erased from reader s memory and can be downloaded again if necessary If it is required events can be set as archival button Delete events from reader and will be omitted while downloading event log for the next time Nevertheless archival events can be restored and set again as actual by means of button Recover deleted events Note There is no software method to erase events from reader s memory Old events are kept in the memory until they are overwritten by new ones when 32 000 event limit is reached After that there is no way to restore old events as they physically do not exist in the memory anymore their memory cells have been replaced by new events Because of relatively large buffer size 32k causing memory overflow deliberately is practically very difficult and requires large amount of time about 88 hours of continuously reading cycles to do it Events downloaded from a reader can be brow
24. rd being read or its ID code in decimal format DEC in case the ID code is unknown After that step reader shows the next checkpoint to be visited according to programmed tour together with planned visit time message Next checkpoint and then free event memory size message Event log free with a number of free memory locations In the end reader displays current date and time then finally switches to standby mode Going to standby In order to read checkpoint s card code again you should repeat above steps anew Eventually you don t have to wait for the reader to go to standby mode but instead of this press the ON OFF button again when date time is presented on LCD and reader will return to reading procedure Page 14 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 Note When the reader is connected to USB port it skip switching to standby but continuously remains in a date time display mode In such a case pressing ON OFF button causes checkpoint card reading process to be repeated Also when connected to USB it skips displaying tour schedule The process of reader s usage should be started from reading an guard ID card belonging to the guard who starts the shift During routes guard logs his attendance in the specific facility locations by reading checkpoint s ID codes After guard s shift is finished he hands the reader over to his replacement In first step the replacement registers his guard ID card in the reader and then st
25. re lost and event history is discontinued in some degree Events can be downloaded to PC database using command Download events in Readers tab Events which are read are not automatically deleted from reader s memory they still exist in the reader and can be read again If you don t want to keep these events in device use command Delete events from reader This command protects the program from reading the same events again however it doesn t delete them physically from the memory thanks to this it is possible to read them again using special command Recover deleted events Note Before you will read event buffer from the given reader assure the Patro Master has already opened proper configuration file the same RGT file which was used for configuration of a given reader otherwise events might be displayed with wrong names of guards and checkpoints Event types Reader records following events Start of battery charging Start of charging End of battery charging End of charging Battery charging stopped Charging stopped Warning about low battery level Battery week Warning about memory being occupied in more than 90 Event log almost full Warning about memory being fully occupied Event log full Configuration changed New configuration uploaded Date time change Date time set Event log erasure Event log erased Online mode on Entry to the online mode Online mode off Exit from the online mode Error in configu
26. s and maintenance events Displays guard and checkpoint names Displays guard tour schedule hints Battery charging from PC s USB or AC charger Powered from two LR6 AA batteries Resistant to humidity and water condensation One button intuitive operation Up to 8K reads cycles without battery charging Shock resistant for 1 5m free falling Programming and maintenance through USB Firmware upgrade via USB Free managing software for Windows Operating temperature 35 60 C CE approval Detailed specification of these features is explained later in this document Page 3 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 WORKING WITH THE READER Connecting to PC Before you begin work with the reader the Patro Master software v3 and USB driver must be installed on the designated computer they can be downloaded from Roger s web site www roger pl then reader can be connected to any free USB port Reader will be automatically registered in the computer as another serial port Once connected to USB reader automatically switches from standby to normal work and will remain in this state until plugged off from the computer With the reader connected to PC run Patro Master program In Patrol Master go to the Readers tab and click Connect button software will establish connection with the reader Bd Checkpoints 10 w E Guards 10 H 2 Special cards 1 2 Unknown cards 0 E Tous Patrol Master 3 S34 Readers 2
27. sed and analyzed on computer s screen as well printed on connected printer Patrol Master software enables writing event log to special file of xml extension These files are totally independent from configuration files RGT and can be loaded to Patrol Master software or browed and processed in another software POWER SUPPLY Reader can be supplied from rechargeable LR6 AA size batteries ordinary one time use batteries PC s USB port AC charger Factory new reader is delivered with NiMh 2100 mAh batteries fully charged and formatted Normally this batteries can provide up to 8000 read cycles with LED backlight switched off or 3000 with 100 LED backlit These numbers are continuously reduced with batteries getting older In general it should be assumed that rechargeable batteries should be replaced once a year or two depending on intensity of usage When battery is low reader displays message Battery weak accompanied by 2400Hz 1800Hz alarm signal In order to continue work guard should press the ON OFF button If not reader will not go further and switch off Once warning is confirmed by pressing ON OFF button reader will continue work however with every read cycle it will remind the user about week battery but will not require message confirmation Displaying Battery weak message is a warning for the user that batteries should be charged or replaced soon For battery charging use the dedicated charger delivered with the PATROL II L
28. t 5 Comment 4 Tour points list contains visit times at specific checkpoints You should enter them For the whole period of patrol duty For instance if the patrol is to be done between 4 00 PM and 8 00 AM on the Following day then vou should enter visit points For the time range From 12 00 4M to 8 00 AM and Fram 4 00 PM to 11 59 PM To make things easier you can enter only the tour pattern say visit points From 4 00 PM to 5 00 PM and then make use of the Copy pattern command which can be used For copying pattern From selected time range to the target time range The Selection column can be used for selecting group of visit points to be deleted Its aim is to make editing tour visit point list easier Selection A OOOO O0 Fan Each tour can have assigned additional comment and picture In order to define new tour click Add new tour button in Guards tab In order to define new visit point within existing tour click Add new visit point button Adding new tour EF Add tour map x Remove tour map Fig 9 Add new tour window Description New Tour 03 Comment 1 Comment 2 Comment 3 Comment 4 You should enter a tour description and optionally comments The Tour map field allows to enter any graphic file with tour map or its picture Page 11 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 Add new visit point Time 1418
29. tour displays list of checkpoints and times of visit of currently chosen tour After making desired list of parameters for a certain reader we send them to it using button Upload configuration to reader Reader can store in total up to 1000 checkpoints guard ID cards and special cards Page 13 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 Guard tour recording Normally reader remains in standby mode and consumes minimal amount of energy If you press the ON OFF button reader switches from standby to normal work showing welcome message containing the device s type name e g PATROL II LCD and its version e g v2 06 0093 After 2 seconds reader automatically starts reading of the checkpoint s card code message Reading in progress which lasts about 5 sec During this period you should put the reader close to the checkpoint or guard ID card special card and its ID code will be read and saved to the event log Note It should be noted that the maximum reading distance is different for various tags nevertheless the optimal reading distance is achieved when the reader s axis is approx 45 to the checkpoint s card plane as presented below Optimal orientation of the reader against proximity checkpoint Note Do not touch or hit the reader to a checkpoint itself or its Surrundings rcdr097a Fig 13 Example of reading PK 3 type checkpoint Once the reading is accomplished device displays a name of the checkpoint s ca
30. ty disc shaped checkpoint with a mounting hole in a center operating temperature range 10 70 C when installed on a metal surface EMC 2 Proximity ISO card thick 2mm the size of an ATM card ISO card s code imprinted PRODUCT HISTORY v2 0 6 0089 01 06 09 Initial release of the product Page 24 of 25 PATROL II LCD User s Manual Rev D 2011 04 01 Such symbol on the product or its package means that the product should not be thrown away together with other wastes because it may cause negative effects to an environment and humans health User is responsible for delivering used equipment to the allotted location for gathering used electrical and electronic devices Detailed information on recycling can be found at relevant local authorities in a disposing company or in a place where the product was bought Separate gathering and recycling of such wastes contributes to natural resources protection and is safe for human health and for natural environment The equipment s weight is shown in the guide Contact Roger sp j 82 400 Sztum Gosciszewo 59 Tel 48 55 272 0132 Faks 48 55 272 0133 Technical supp PSTN 48 55 267 0126 Technical supp GSM 48 664 294 087 E mail biuro roger pl Web www roger pl Page 25 of 25
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